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Privacy Policy

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We collect your personal information to assist us to serve you in the best possible way.

We will only use your personal information in ways that you might expect it to be used in the course of our business.

We will not pass your personal information on without asking for your permission, unless required to by law.

Upon request, we will give you the chance to see any information we hold about you.

We protect your information with internet facilities as well as internal procedures.

Upon request, we will provide you with information on how we handle personal information.

We will listen to any complaints regarding the way we handle your personal information, and investigate this in accordance with the National Privacy Principles (NPP)

1. The collection of your information:

1 (a) ISP Details:

When you look at this web site, our Internet Service Provider makes a record of your visit and logs the following information for statistical purposes:

your server address

your top level domain name (for example .com, .gov, .au, .uk etc)

the pages you accessed and documents downloaded

the previous site you have visited

the type of browser you are using.

We will not make an attempt to identify you or your browsing activities. However, in the unlikely event of an investigation, a law enforcement agency or other government agency may exercise its legal authority to inspect our Internet Service Provider’s logs.

We only collect your personal information that is necessary for us to provide you with our services through our functions and activities.

We will only collect information in a manner which is fair and lawful. We will only collect information from you through the feedback forms on this website. We will not collect information directly from your computer or internet connection

(however, see the section above “ISP Details” for information about your personal information that is logged by our Internet Service Provider).

We will only collect your information from you. No information about other parties will be requested, unless in the case of you recommending this web site and/or products to a known party. In this case, the other party will be notified immediately, and their information will not be collected by us, it will only be used to direct your message (much like you sending them an email).

Each form you complete will consist of details explaining why this information is to be sent. If your information is to be given to another party, this will also be made known on the form.

2. Use and Disclosure (In adherence with NPP 2)

The use and disclosure of your information is for the primary purpose of collection (as per 1. Collection)

We will only record your e-mail address if you send us a message. Your e-mail address will only be used for the purpose for which you have provided it and it will not be added to a mailing list or used for any other purpose without your consent.

This site does not provide facilities for the secure transmission of information across the Internet. Users should be aware that there are inherent risks transmitting information across the Internet.

3. Quality (In adherence with NPP 3)

We will ensure the personal information we collect, use or disclose is accurate, complete and up-to-date. Each time information is collected, it will be used for it’s intended purpose, and will not be re-used unless for the following reasons:

If you have subscribed to receive material

If you have signed-up as a member

In this case, a facility will be made available for you to view your personal information, and update this information.

4. Security (In adherence with NPP 4)

We will keep any information we collect for re-use in a secure environment. If you are using a form that uses our secure servers, they use 128 bit encryption with valid security certificates. Our internal polices prohibit unauthorised access, modification or disclosure of your information. (You can see if you are using a secure server by viewing the Properties of the page you are viewing).

Once your information has been used to process our services for you, we permanently de-identify this information. This means we destroy your personal details, but retain activity information for our accounting and performance measures.

5. Openness (In adherence with NPP 5)

We manage your personal information in this manner:

Information is retrieved from your access to our web site

Information is used to process your request

Once we have delivered your service, we will destroy your information.

If your information is to be used regularly, it will be secured and governed according to this Privacy Policy.

Upon request, we can show you:

What information we have collected (if it still exists)

What we have used this information for

How the information was collected

Who else has had access to this information.

6. Access to your information (In adherence with NPP 6)

Upon request, we can:

Show you the information we hold about you

Give you an opportunity to alter this information.

7: Identifiers (In adherence with NPP 7)

We do not use Commonwealth Government identifiers (Medicare Numbers etc.) in any area of our information collection or usage. Unless in a case where we are an agent of a particular Government department, and in such a case, all Government privacy policies would apply.

8. Transfer Overseas (In adherence with NPP 9)

We only transfer your information overseas if you consent to do so. If in the case of your information being transferred overseas, it is with the provision that your information is treated as it would be in Australia.

9. Collection of sensitive information (In adherence with NPP 10)

If the form asks you for the supply of sensitive information:

racial or ethnic origin;

political opinions;

membership of a political association;

religious beliefs or affiliations;

philosophical beliefs;

membership of a professional or trade association;

membership of a trade union;

sexual preferences or practices;

criminal record or health information about an individual.

you must only enter this information if you agree to our collection of this information, in adherence of this Privacy Policy.

11. Complaints

If you have a complaint about the way we have handled your personal information, please contact us

Admitted in 1989, Ann has had a long and varied career. Starting her professional life as a social worker, Ann embraced law as her second career and she says it is by far her favourite. She conducted her own busy law practice in Queensland for many years.

With a strong interest in people, and a keen interest in the law, Ann has exactly the right mix to keep clients happy.

Ann works with Eleanor James in the areas of property law, conveyancing, estates and commercial law. As a multi-skilled practitioner however she is also able to turn her hand to family and civil litigation; areas she worked in previously over many years. When not in the office, Ann loves travelling, speaking French and talking with others about both of these things!

Helen Bassett

Helen obtained her Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Tasmania at the end of 1997 and has spent the majority of her career as a Social Worker working with children and families who have experienced abuse and trauma in their lives. It was through this work that initially led Helen to further her study and career by wanting to be able to assist others when there may be legal issues that arise for children and families, however as a new practitioner is keen to learn about the many different aspects of the law. Whilst working full time and studying part time, Helen was very pleased when she obtained her Bachelor of Laws from Deakin University in 2015. After taking a short break from study, Helen was admitted to practice in 2016.

Helen is a member of the management committee of the North West Community Legal Service.

Outside of work, Helen enjoys spending time with her husband, family and friends. Helen loves to travel and the favourite places that she has been to so far are England, Argentina and Thailand. Helen is hoping to add Greece to this list sometime in the next few years! Whilst living on the North West Coast for most of her life, Helen’s travels have only confirmed for her that the Coast is the best place to live.

Matthew Woodberry

If you’re lucky, you’ll come into our office on a day that Matthew is greeting clients in reception and assisting our hard working administration staff. Seeking legal assistance in a time of stress can be confronting and our clients appreciate seeing Matthew with a reassuring smile and a quick quip.

When Matthew was 19, he survived a crash that nearly took his life. He now shares his story with high school through the Rotary driver education program, RYDA, turning a terrible event into a positive outcome.

In 2012, Matthew was awarded a prestigious Paul Harris Fellow Award by the Rotary Club of Devonport North. Paul Harris Fellowships are rare and especially for non- Rotarians like Matthew.

Matthew is a member of the Apex Club of Ulverstone and participates in the Variety Tash Bash raising money to help children with disability, serious illness or disadvantage.

Anna Van der Meulen

Anna is one of the friendly faces clients meet in our reception. She joined our practice in December 2014 and has since completed her Certificate II in Business. Outside of work, Anna is studying to become a massage therapist, and enjoys playing Polocrosse.

Caleb Campbell

Terri Baran

Terri Baran has a background in conveyancing and general administration, and joined our practice in June 2015 as a conveyancing clerk. Understanding that selling or buying a property can be overwhelming, she works together with Eleanor James and Kerrie-anne Graham to provide a relaxed and positive experience for our clients. Terri currently also assists Alexander Tate in the commercial area. Outside of work, Terri enjoys spending time with her young family, and web design.

Kerrie-anne Graham

Kerrie-anne Graham has been working in the legal field since 1991 and joined our practice in August 2012. Kerrie-anne is employed as a conveyancing clerk and works closely with Eleanor James and Terri Baran to provide an excellent service for our clients buying and selling properties.

Kristi Hubble

Kristi began working in the legal field in 2000 and has since completed Certificate III in Business Administration. Kristi joined our practice in 2006 and works as a clerk handling Estates and as an assistant in the commercial area of practice to Eleanor James and Alexander Tate

Melissa Overton

Melissa began working with our practice in 1997 and has since completed certificates in Business Administration and gained vast experience in a number of areas of law. Melissa currently works as an assistant to Anthony Mihal. Outside of work, Melissa enjoys travelling and spending time with family and friends.

Alison Campbell

Alison is our Office Manager, handling the business management side of the practice. Alison holds a Diploma in Management and has an extensive background in administration covering areas such as legal, insurance, accounting, veterinary and primary and high schools. Alison considers the legal field her favourite to work in and after starting work with Walsh Day in 1988 and having stints in other work around raising her family, recommenced in 2005. Outside of work, Alison enjoys spending time with her family which includes her beloved horses and dogs.

Alexander Tate

Alexander was admitted to practice in 2014 and commenced at Walsh Day James Mihal in June 2015 as an associate lawyer. Alexander works with Eleanor James in commercial matters, property law, and wills and estates.
Alexander is very interested in the operation of the law and working with his clients to come to positive legal outcomes tailored to their needs.
When not in the office Alexander has a strong passion for the Australian outdoors and enjoys camping and fishing.

Stephen Hoskins

Stephen is a very experienced lawyer, having practised as a barrister at the Queensland and New South Wales separate bar since 2007 in the areas of Family, Child Protection and Criminal Law, and before then as a Solicitor.

He gives advice to clients that is straightforward and direct.

He understands that people lead busy lives and it’s often hard to find time to see a lawyer. He has rooms in Burnie and Devonport where he can see clients after hours.

He appears as counsel in Courts including the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court at Burnie, Launceston and Hobart.

He accepts briefs from other practitioners to appear in Court and to give advices.

Stephen conducts a free legal advice service for clients of the Number 34 Aboriginal Health Service and Ulverstone Community House.

Eleanor James

Eleanor commenced practice in 2001 and she has been a director of Walsh Day James Mihal since 2004. She is leader of our non-litigious section and enjoys a variety of work in the areas of conveyancing, sale and purchase of businesses and franchises, leases, subdivisions, succession planning, wills and estates. She is experienced in property development, possessory title applications, contested will proceedings, and complex farm transfers. Eleanor has an excellent relationship with other local professionals, and can promise to work well with your accountant to assist you in planning your transition to retirement or with your surveyor and the town planner to finalise your subdivision in record time.

Eleanor is able to assist her clients on the basis of real life experience, as she is a small business owner and operator. As well as being a member of the law practice, Eleanor is a farmer and Equestrian Centre Manager for her family’s business Junction Farm Equestrian Centre in Hadspen. The Mason family is involved in many Tasmanian primary industries, including sheep and cattle production and abalone fishing.

Eleanor is a graduate of the Tasmanian Leaders’ Program and through this connection has a good understanding of Tasmanian issues and how our state works. She also has boardroom experience, and is currently hold the volunteer role of Vice President of Lifeline Tasmania.

Eleanor is a long serving member of the Law Society of Tasmania’s Solicitors’ Accounts Rules Committee which provides advice and assistance to the Law Society as regulator of trust accounts operated by Tasmanian law practices. Over 7.5 billion dollars was receipted into 120 such trust accounts last financial year.

Eleanor is the mother of two children, Felix and Mercedes, and she frequently works from the branch office we have established on Junction Farm so she can be available to her children between work sessions.

Anthony Mihal

Anthony conducts a wide ranging dispute resolution and court/tribunal advocacy practice, and is active in the legal profession and the local community.

Since 2004, Anthony has helped our clients avoid and resolve disputes of all kinds. He has wide experience representing them in the Supreme Court, Magistrates Court and various tribunals.

He helps his clients enforce contracts, protect their rights in property transactions, collect debts, appeal decisions of government, defend claims, protect workplace rights, claim compensation when they’re injured at work or because of someone else’s wrong doing, defend wills, make claims against deceased estates and more. He protects the rights of children in child protection proceedings and also helps parents. He defends those charged with a criminal offence.

Anthony aims to try and help everyone who walks in our door because he believes that access to justice is important and enjoys having a diverse law practice.

Anthony became a director of the law practice in 2007. He was a member of the Law Society of Tasmania’s governing Council between 2008 and 2015. He had the privilege to be elected as President in 2013/14 to lead the Society and represent the legal profession in this State. He raised the profile and influence of the Society by publicly advocating for the Law Society’s position on rule of law issues like access to justice, mandatory sentencing, court resources and proposed legislation that had the potential to criminalise benign conduct. He made submissions to government and appeared regularly in the media.

Anthony is currently a member of the Legal Profession Board of Tasmania. The Board receives and investigates complaints about the conduct of legal practitioners. It hears and determines certain matters that arise during its investigations, and refers certain complaints to the Disciplinary Tribunal and Supreme Court. He has also been appointed by the Minister for Local Government as a member of the Local Government Code of Conduct Panel, which hears and determines complaints about councillors.

Anthony has served on the boards of several organisations including Royal Guide Dogs Tasmania, Law Foundation of Tasmania, North West Community Legal Centre, North West Environment Centre Public Fund and Roland View Trust Estate. He is an active member of the Association of Ukrainians in Tasmania and the Apex Club of Ulverstone.